R&D Team Lead Software

avec compétence GmbH; Untersiggenthal; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Try&Hire is seeking a senior leader to head a global R&D software team delivering embedded and application software for industrial power systems. You will drive people development, performance management and roadmap-aligned releases across locations.

You will enforce secure development practices, IEC 62443 standards and robust CI/CD, while owning the software lifecycle for the installed base and ensuring seamless integration into the overall system.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial or embedded software development.
• 3+ years in line or functional leadership roles.
• Strong background in embedded and real-time software and system integration.
• Experience leading teams across locations and cultures.
• Knowledge of secure development practices and IEC 62443.
• Experience with Agile, CI/CD, test automation and modern tool chains.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global R&D software team with people development and resource planning.
• Plan and deliver software releases according to the roadmap.
• Ensure integration of embedded and application software into the system.
• Apply cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements.
• Own the software lifecycle of the installed base including maintenance and debt.
• Take responsibility for software topics in customer projects and service.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

People leadership

Roadmap delivery

Secure development

IEC 62443

CI/CD

Cross-location leadership

agile methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Test automation

Job description

You lead a global R&D software team developing embedded and application software for industrial power systems, ensuring reliable delivery and secure development practices.

Your tasks

• Lead a global R&D software team, including people development, performance management and resource planning
• Plan and deliver software releases according to the roadmap in time and quality
• Ensure integration of embedded and application software into the overall system, following defined SDLC processes
• Apply relevant cybersecurity standards and regional regulatory requirements
• Own the software lifecycle of the installed base, including maintenance, obsolescence and technical debt
• Take responsibility for software topics in customer projects and service

What you bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years in industrial or embedded software development
• 3+ years in line or functional leadership roles
• Strong background in embedded and real-time software and system integration
• Experience leading teams across locations and cultures in a global organisation
• Solid knowledge of secure development practices and cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443
• Experience with agile methods, CI/CD, test automation and modern tool chains
• Fluent English; German is an advantage

Conditions

• Workload: 100 %
• Work model: Hybrid
• Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

• Hybrid work model
• 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position

Technologies

• IEC 62443
• CI/CD